CSA, Huawei call for stronger AI governance to protect Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, has called for stronger regulatory oversight and shared accountability in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safeguard Ghana’s growing digital financial ecosystem against emerging cyber threats.

According to him, while AI offered significant opportunities for innovation and efficiency in financial services, its rapid advancement required appropriate governance frameworks to protect digital systems and maintain public trust.

The Director-General made the call at a two-day workshop organised by the Authority in collaboration with Huawei under the National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026.

The workshop, on the theme: “From Innovation to Resilience: Governing AI and Securing the Future of Digital Finance,” brought together cybersecurity professionals, financial institutions, fintech companies and other stakeholders to examine the opportunities and security risks associated with AI.

Dr Agbeti stressed the need for responsible AI adoption, effective regulatory frameworks and collective accountability to ensure that technological advancement did not undermine the security and reliability of Ghana’s digital financial services.

He reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to creating a secure digital environment in which innovation could flourish while emerging cyber threats were effectively managed.

The workshop also provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange perspectives on strengthening cybersecurity resilience and promoting responsible deployment of AI across the digital finance ecosystem.

The Deputy Managing Director of Huawei Ghana, Mr. Chad Wei, reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting Ghana’s digital transformation through innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives.

He said collaboration among industry players, government and other stakeholders was critical to harnessing the benefits of AI responsibly and developing resilient digital financial infrastructure.